Dipstick and long tubes
05-28-2011, 07:12 PM
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Dipstick and long tubes
Before I bought car owners put on BBK long tubes and didnt completely take out dipstick tube mount and i cannot get the new dipstick tube in due to the old threading still being in there, any ideas on how to get it out?
05-28-2011, 10:36 PM
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If there is a 'Canton' oil pan on the engine it threads in.
Contact Canton to get another oil stick and tube.
BTW, you'll probably need to take the header off the car to get art the tube.
You need to use a short series wrench to get the tube fitting off.....
Contact Canton to get another oil stick and tube.
BTW, you'll probably need to take the header off the car to get art the tube.
You need to use a short series wrench to get the tube fitting off.....
06-04-2011, 01:18 PM
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06-05-2011, 09:39 PM
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there ARE aftermarket pans that have a screw in dipstick tube, which is what the OP is more than likely refferring to.
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06-07-2011, 07:27 PM
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Im running BBK longtubs that I bought off of MJR46.. probably bigger primaries than what you have. I had no trouble getting the dipstick in place.
On the stock and most other oil pans, the dipstick slides in. But regardless, a bracket attached to the dipstick is held underneath a header bolt. That keeps it in place.
On the stock and most other oil pans, the dipstick slides in. But regardless, a bracket attached to the dipstick is held underneath a header bolt. That keeps it in place.